Resolution No. 2021-028RESOLUTION NO. 2021-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
RECALL ELECTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, DECLARING THE
RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. A Special Municipal Election was held in the City of Vernon, California, on
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, for the purpose of submitting to the voters the
proposal to recall Council Members William Davis and Melissa Ybarra, and if said
Council Members were recalled, to elect successors.
B. Notice of the Election was given in time, form and manner as provided by law;
candidates were nominated to fill the vacancy as required by law; voting precincts
were properly established; election officers were appointed; and in all respects the
election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed
and the returns made and declared in the time, form and manner as required by
the provisions of the City Charter, Municipal Code, and Elections Code of the State
of California for the holding of elections in charter cities.
C. The City Clerk canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results
to the City Council, which certification and results are receiv ed, attached and made
a part hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines
that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The whole number of ballots legally cast for the Special Municipal
Election held on September 14, 2021, was 77.
SECTION 4. The ballot consisted of the following recall questions:
Shall William Davis be recalled (removed) from the office of City of Vernon
Council Member?
Shall Melissa Ybarra be recalled (removed) from the office of City of Vernon
Council Member?
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SECTION 5. The names of the persons voted for at the Special Municipal Election
should William Davis be recalled, in order as they appeared on the official ballot, are as
follows:
Diana Gonzales
SECTION 6. The names of the persons voted for at the Special Municipal Election
should Melissa Ybarra be recalled, in order as they appeared on the official ballot, are as
follows:
Carol Menke
SECTION 7. The City Clerk canvassed the returns of the election and certified the
results to the City Council, which certification and results are received and accepted,
attached and made a part hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 8. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby declares the following
election results:
William Davis was not recalled from office.
Diana Gonzales was not elected as member of the City Council to fill the seat
vacated by the recall of William Davis for the partial term ending April 2023.
Melissa Ybarra was not recalled from office.
Carol Menke was not elected as member of the City Council to fill the seat vacated
by the recall of Melissa Ybarra for the partial term ending April 2022.
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SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2021.
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MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ZAYNAH N. MOUSA, Interim City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-28 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular meeting on October 5,
2021 by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Larios, Lopez, Merlo, Davis, Ybarra
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
EExhibit A
CITY OF VERNON
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CERTIFICATION OF CANVASS
I, Lisa Pope, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, California, do hereby certify that I have
canvassed the returns of the Special Municipal Election held on September 14, 2021,
and find that the number of votes cast were as follows:
TO RECALL
WILLIAM DAVIS
1st Count
September 14, 2021
2nd Count
September 16, 2021
3rd Count
September 23, 2021
Total
Yes 13 2 0 15
No 54 3 2 59
Total Votes 67 5 2 74
TO ELECT
DIANA GONZALES
if Davis is recalled
1st Count
September 14,2021
2nd Count
September 16,2021
3rd Count
September 23,2021 Total
16 2 0 18
Total Votes 16 2 0 18
TO RECALL
MELISSA YBARRA
1st Count
September 14, 2021
2nd Count
September 16, 2021
3rd Count
September 23, 2021
Total
Yes 15 2 2 19
No 53 3 0 56
Total Votes 68 5 2 75
TO ELECT
CAROL MENKE
if Ybarra is
recalled
1st Count
September 14,2021
2nd Count
September 16,2021
3rd Count
September 23,2021
Total
18 2 0 20
Total Votes 18 2 0 20
Registered Voters 119 These results are official and reflect all ballots received.
The results will be certified at the Regular City Council
meeting on October 5, 2021.
Lisa Pope, City Clerk September 23, 2021
Voted Ballots
Voter Turnout
77
65%
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City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-689-2021
Submitted by: Lisa Pope
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: October 5, 2021
SUBJECT
Results of the City of Vernon September 14, 2021 Special Municipal Election
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-28 reciting the facts of the Special Municipal Election held on September 14,
2021, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
Background:
On May 18, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-10 calling the Special Municipal
Election for the submission of the question of the recall of William Davis and Melissa Ybarra and the
election of two City Council Members to fill the vacancies if the recall prevails.
On September 14, 2021, the Special Municipal Election was held in conformance with the City Charter,
Vernon Municipal Code, California Election Code, and the Federal Voting Rights Act.
Ballots received as of close of polls on Election Day were canvassed on Election Night, a second
canvass was conducted on September 16, 2021 and a third canvass conducting on September 23,
2021.
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10263, the City Council must adopt a resolution reciting the facts of
the election.
The Certificate of Canvass, Exhibit A to the resolution, declaring the results of the election, provides
details of the results including the total of votes cast for and against the recall of Council Members
William Davis and Melissa Ybarra and the election of City Council candidates Diana Gonzales and Carol
Menke.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2021-28